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What happens when a town governs from the future? When Mikiko was first asked to envision herself in the year 2060, she was skeptical. The instructions were clear: Imagine you could time travel 40 years into the future of Yahaba Town and live there at your present age. Then, provide ideas for policies that should be implemented now that would represent the interests of that generation. As a 40-something-year-old woman who’d lived in the charming Japanese town for a decade, Mikiko didn’t see any...
The long-distance family: How American relatives stay close when they live thousands of miles apart There’s a version of family life that many people idealize, one that instantly evokes a feeling of nostalgia. Sunday dinners within driving distance, cousins who see each other more than just on holidays, and parents who drop by on a whim without needing to get on a plane. For a growing number of Americans, though, these close-knit connections just aren’t possible. The forces that allow fam...
Cars entering The Moonlite Theatre in Abingdon. Michael Williamson // The Washington Post via Getty Images States with the most drive-in movie theaters Drive-in theaters evoke nostalgia, a step back to the 1950s. The first opened in New Jersey in 1933, when opening night drew people from at least 20 states to watch movies outdoors from their cars. Drive-ins reached their peak in popularity in the mid-1950s, with more than 4,000 operating across the country. But by the late 1970s, exploding...
June 10, 2026 - FLORENCE - Former Republican candidate for the Public Service Commission Brent Woodall has endorsed former state Auditor Jim Zig Zeigler in the June 16 Republican primary runoff. Mr. Woodall announced his endorsement of Zeigler in a speech to his home GOP club, the Shoals Republican Club breakfast on Saturday. "Over the last few months I had the opportunity to watch candidates for all the statewide races in Alabama," said Woodall. "I saw the ones who worked hard and the ones who...
June 11, 2026 - RANDOLPH COUNTY, Ala. - Alabama Citizens for Life (ACL), the state affiliate of the National Right to Life Committee, has endorsed conservative educator John Jacobs in the Republican runoff for House District 37, adding momentum to his campaign ahead of the June 16, 2026 election. ACL President Dan Gardner formally recognized Jacobs as a "Pro-Life Leader," urging Republican voters in the district to support him in the upcoming runoff. In a statement, Gardner said Alabama...
HOOVER, Ala. - Country music star Lee Greenwood will headline a Saturday rally in support of John Wahl, the Trump‑endorsed conservative running in Alabama's 2026 lieutenant governor race. The event, held at Brock's Gap Brewing Company in Hoover, is being billed as a major get‑out‑the‑vote push ahead of Tuesday's primary runoff. "We're honored to have Lee Greenwood standing with us as we fight for our faith, our freedom, our country, and the values that make Alabama great," the Wahl campaig...
June 13, 2026 - Washington - The United States military has killed Héctor "El Niño" Guerrero, the top commander of the Venezuelan criminal syndicate Tren de Aragua, in what President Donald Trump described as a "swift and lethal kinetic strike" carried out earlier this week. Trump announced the operation late Friday on Truth Social, saying U.S. forces acted "in full coordination with our friends in Venezuela, with whom we are working very well." He released a short video clip showing a p...
The big summer trip is getting harder to pull off. What families are doing instead. Ask most Americans about their favorite summer memory, and water shows up somewhere — a lake at dusk, a boat rocking gently, quiet mornings with nowhere else to be. For a lot of them, that feeling has been easier to remember than recreate. As travel costs climb and traditional vacations feel increasingly complicated, the appeal of something closer to home has grown. Each year, 85 million Americans find it on t...
The AI trend that's making financial advisors better at their jobs Have you noticed a difference in your conversations with your financial advisor lately? New research points to a major uptick in the usage of AI tools for everything from notetaking to office admin. Though adoption levels vary from firm to firm, both advisors and clients are reporting a better client experience. According to the Ezra Group's annual report on AI Notetakers for Financial Advisors, the tools have gone from novelty...
Want to stay ahead of AI? Start with the skills it can't replicate. In a world where, thanks to generative AI, anyone can churn out brand content at scale, it may be tempting to assume that writing-heavy jobs will soon be few and far between. But it turns out that many employers are actively looking for brand journalists and content marketers who have the storytelling skills that AI can’t replace — and, somewhat ironically, they’re willing to pay a premium if those storytellers can also use A...
California’s high‑speed rail project has now consumed more than $18 billion in public funds, according to the latest state disclosures—yet not a single mile of operational track has been laid. The project, first approved by voters in 2008, has become one of the most expensive and delayed public works efforts in modern U.S. history. A Costly Start With Limited Visible Progress Since construction began in 2013, spending has flowed into a wide range of early‑stage and foundational work, including...
June 13, 2026 – Voters go to the polls on Tuesday for the Republican and Democratic Party primary runoffs. Secretary of State Wes Allen (R) is seeking the Republican nomination to be Alabama's next Lieutenant Governor. To that end, Allen was in Vestavia Hills on Saturday to speak to the Mid-Alabama Republican Club (MARC). "In February of 2025 I started on this journey to be your next Lieutenant Governor," said Allen. Allen thanked MARC for having him as a speaker. "Nothing can replace retail p...
June 13, 2026 – HOOVER, Ala. – The John Wahl campaign for Lieutenant Governor received a boost when country music superstar Lee Greenwood performed for free for John Wahl supporters. Greenwood has had dozens of hits in his 65+ yearlong performing career; but his 'God Bless the USA' song has achieved music immortality. Greenwood open with, "Dixie Road" and followed that up with his musical version of "I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America." Steve McClinton – a Hoove...
June 14, 2026 - HOOVER, Ala. – The Alabama Republican Party State Steering Committee voted unanimously to reject the challenge by Ken McFeeters of Senator Tommy Tuverville's Alabama residency. McFeeters was the second place finisher in the May 19 Republican primary. He claimed that Tuberville did not meet the standard for Alabama set by the Alabama Constitution to hold a constitutional office. McFeeters argued that Tuberville – who owns a $6 million beach home in Santa Rosa, Florida – has not r...
7 SUVs compared: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Sorento The original Ford Explorer kicked off America's love affair with SUVs, and the Explorer continues to sell by the truckload. But the competition has gotten fierce, with just about every automaker making these car-based SUVs the cornerstone of its lineup. Kia is no exception. The most recent generation of the Sorento three-row midsize SUV is excellent. It's filled with the latest and greatest tech, boasts a stylish interior, and can be a great...
May 20, 2026 - MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall filed a 16-state coalition letter supporting a rule proposed by the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) to help streamline federal review of state capital murder convictions. In support of the rule, DOJ observes that the average time spent on death row is 21 years. In Alabama, the time it takes to conclude a capital murder case can be even longer, and federal judicial review is a significant impediment to swift justice. D...
5 essential tips for planning a vacation on a budget How much does a summer vacation cost? According to NerdWallet’s 2026 summer travel survey, $3,940 on average (if you’re flying or booking a hotel). So it makes sense that 91% of the over 2,000 American adults surveyed from Feb. 3-5, 2026, are cutting costs to save on travel. Not overspending on vacation is important in any season. Accredited Debt Relief helps people work toward long-term financial stability, and this guide offers pra...
Survey finds Americans disagree on the unwritten rules of backyard parties For many Americans, there is a certain way to conduct oneself when invited to a party. But a new survey suggests that those unwritten rules are not as universal as everyone thinks. The survey, commissioned by The Luxury Pergola in March 2026, found that almost half of guests leave a backyard party because the outdoor space was uncomfortable, even without telling the host why. The findings point to a myriad of reasons,...
May 20, 2026 - Lowndesboro, Ala. – Today, Hampton Harris became the first Republican candidate to officially qualify for Alabama's 2nd Congressional District. He remains the only Republican who has qualified in the race, positioning himself to challenge incumbent Democrat Congressman Shomari Figures. Harris reaffirms his commitment to fight for conservative values, economic opportunity, and strong representation for the people of District 2. By qualifying first and standing alone on the R...
Billie is a four-year-old female maybe Heeler/Terrier mix, only 22 lbs. She was found as a stray and brought to us. Billie is great with dogs, super cute, very playful and happy girl who would love a family to call her own! Our adoption fees are $100 for dogs & $50 for cats under one-year-old; cats over one-year-old can be adopted by approved adopters for a fee of their choosing. This adoption fee completely covers the mandatory spay or neuter, basic immunizations, de-worming, microchip,...
May 19, 2026 - MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey on Tuesday announced Manufacturer Virginia Transformer plans for a 600,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art power transformer plant in Muscle Shoals, Alabama. When complete, the facility will employ 1,100 people. Construction at the Shoals Research Airpark in Colbert County will begin immediately and initial production is expected to begin in January 2028. Virginia Transformer, based in Roanoke, Virginia, is the largest power transformer manufacturer i...
May 19, 2026 - MONTGOMERY, Ala.. - The Alabama Farmers Federation's grassroots strength was highlighted Tuesday as Alabama FarmPAC-endorsed candidates prevailed in hotly contested primary races. Federation President Jimmy Parnell said victories in key races reaffirm the influence of local Federation leaders. "Tuesday night demonstrated the power of personal relationships," Parnell said. "FarmPAC's endorsement is coveted because it is rooted in our organization's conservative values and backed...
A Montgomery County judge has dismissed Republican gubernatorial candidate Ken McFeeters' lawsuit challenging whether U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville meets Alabama's constitutional residency requirement to run for governor. The ruling ends McFeeters' legal effort in court, but it has not quieted the political debate he ignited inside the Alabama GOP. McFeeters filed the lawsuit earlier this spring, arguing that Tuberville had not lived in Alabama for the seven consecutive years required of...
May 11, 2026 – WASHINGTON, D.C. - The United States Supreme Court voted to vacate a controversial decision blocking Alabama from implementing our 2023 Congressional districting map. This order to vacate, and Friday's historic signing of Republican contingency legislation makes it more likely that Governor Kay Ivey (R) will have the legal authority to call a new Republican and Democratic primary in congressional districts 1, 2, 6, and 7. Adoption of the 2023 map – instead of the racially ger...
May 7, 2026 - TUSKEGEE, Ala. - Nearly seven years after the disappearance and murder of Southern Union State Community College student Aniah Haley Blanchard, a judge today sentenced Ibraheem Yazeed to life in prison for her killing. The sentencing follows Yazeed's March 19 conviction on charges of felony murder and murder, stemming from the October 2019 abduction that gripped Alabama and the nation. A Case That Shook Alabama Blanchard, 19, vanished on October 23, 2019, after stopping at a...
